New Podcast: Godly Grumpiness
Bland religiosity tries to be level headed & nice, but true spirituality gets angry, passionate, frustrated! Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
500: An Age of glory? NEW BOOK PRE-ORDERS….
This October we celebrate 500 years since the Reformation, when Martin Luther sent shock waves of transformation through the world. Exactly 500 years after the dawn of the Reformation, I have been studying, praying, seeking and asking….are entering a new Church Age? God has been speaking….. It would seem, from a study of Biblical and Church…
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On the brink of a powerful new season in God…
Dear friend, I feel as though we are on the brink of a powerful new season in God. God is about to manifest His power in such a way that you are thrust into a new day of destiny. Are you ready for that? You are coming into a season of acceleration, release, fulfillment –…
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Face your fears, or fear will shape you!
We all live with fear every day. “Socially acceptable” fears get talked about easily – the fear of heights, public speaking or spiders – it’s quite common to admit these. They are surface-level fears that usually only affect our lives in very small ways. But there are more foundational, deep seated, often subconscious fears that actually…
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New Podcast: The Divine Diary
If your diary isn’t a path to your dreams, you’re living in fantasy land! Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
New Podcast: Dig Ditches
God is on the move and it’s time to prepare in our minds, our relationships and in listening to God. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
Podcast: Revived Part 3
David was a man after Gods own heart. To become a church after Gods heart we need to allow Him to do a deep work on our hearts. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
The Difference between Ministry & Leadership
I ended up in ministry because I love to minister. Personally, I feel right at home when I’m preaching, teaching, prophesying, singing, helping, ministering in God’s presence and in His Gifts. It’s my sweet spot! And most church leaders are the same. But one day I learned I needed to change. It was a few years…
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One Hit Wonder, or Lasting Legacy? #3
So far, in our little observation of Shamgars life, we have learnt that we need to add Character, Competence and Coaches to our raw passion and gift. It’s not enough to rely on juvenile talent – we must progress and grow in God to fulfil a divine destiny. The final ingredient to a lasting legacy is… Connection…
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One Hit Wonder, or Lasting Legacy? #2
In my last blog we looked at Shamgar, an Israelite leader who only really had one great moment of victory, followed by a life of failed leadership. A single gift, a great moment, a day of courage, is not enough to be truly faithful, divinely successful, lastingly fruitful. There are several things we need to…
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One Hit Wonder, or Lasting Legacy? #1
“After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath, who struck down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad. He too saved Israel.” Judges 3:31 There are only two mentions of Shamgar in the Bible. The first is above, where it briefly notes he attacked and killed 600 enemies with a cattle prod. Quite a character! The second…
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New Land, New Springs
She asked “Do me a special favor. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me also springs of water.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs. Judges 1:15 Land without springs, is like a car without fuel. Land with water has the potential to produce crops or rear herds, but…
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Podcast: Revived Part 2
Is your faith like a museum or a divine manifestation? The outpouring of God’s Spirit should lead us to ever increasing signs of heaven in our life – but that comes with some unusual occurrences. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
How to Acquire, Train and Sustain Volunteer teams
Churches and ministries thrive on volunteer teams; People who consider it worship to practically work for the cause of the Church & the Gospel, for no financial gain. But leading volunteers is complex. Many great leaders in the business world find themselves surprised by their inability to lead in the volunteer sector, as they suddenly…
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A Leaders Test…
Leadership is tough. Life is long. It’s easy to go off track. Make sure, somewhere along the line, your leadership emphasis doesn’t move…. ….from prayer meetings, to lunch meetings ….from the voice of God, to copying & pasting ….from the Great Commission, to great publicity ….from raising disciples, to collecting decisions ….from…
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2017 – Power, Promotion & Propulsion!
Dear friend I believe 2017 is going to be an extraordinary year. It’s 500 years since the beginning of Martin Luther’s reformation, and many have been experiencing new adjustments in roles, seasons, purposes and even geography. There is a God-shift going on at this turning point in history! You’ve only got to look at European…
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4 New Amazing Miracle Stories!
Last year several fantastic videos were made by UCB Media and Andy White, one of our congregation – They movingly told the stories of 4 people who have received amazing miracles from God. Watch and be inspired (Videos will open in You Tube or Vimeo): Amanda Varty’s Story: Amanda had been bed ridden for 9…
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New Podcast: Revived Part 1
We begin to look at major themes, cultural values and strengths that make up Revive Church – beginning with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
Breaking The Power Of Negative Thoughts
Your brain is a mass of Neural Pathways – actual, biological paths, created by you through repetitive thought, action and behaviours. These develop and become extremely powerful. It is because of these pathways that we can walk around our house in the dark and not hit furniture, as we’re so used to the layout in…
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New Podcast: Breakthrough Part 3
In the life of Samuel we find a biblical picture of how to breakthrough to a new place in God. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
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